What Are the Triple Crown Races in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby?
In Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, the Triple Crown is a prestigious set of three classic Grade 1 (G1) races that a horse girl ("Uma Musume") must win consecutively during her Classic Year (her third year of training) to earn the celebrated "Triple Crown" Epithet. These races mirror the real-life Japanese Thoroughbred Triple Crown and are considered the pinnacle of achievement for many characters in the game and anime.
Which Races Make Up the Triple Crown?
The Triple Crown in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby consists of the following G1 races, all held in the Classic Year (Year 2):
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Satsuki Sho: Turf, Nakayama, 2,000m (Medium), Early April
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Japanese Derby (Tokyo Yushun): Turf, Tokyo, 2,400m (Medium), Late May
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Kikuka Sho: Turf, Kyoto, 3,000m (Long), Late October
Winning all three in a single Career run is required to earn the Triple Crown Epithet. Winning two of the three grants the Double Crown Epithet. These races are open to all Uma Musume, but strategic training and aptitude alignment are crucial for success.
Triple Crown Races: Key Details
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Satsuki Sho: The first leg, known as the Japanese 2000 Guineas, is a 2,000m turf race at Nakayama.
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Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby): The marquee event takes place at Tokyo Racecourse over 2,400m.
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Kikuka Sho: The final leg, modeled after the Japanese St. Leger, is held at Kyoto Racecourse over a long 3,000m.
How to Win the Triple Crown in Uma Musume
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Careful Planning: Training must boost both speed and stamina to cover the medium and long distances, especially for the demanding Kikuka Sho.
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Eligibility: Only horses in their Classic Year (3-year-olds in game terms) can enter, so there is just one chance per career run.
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Scheduling: Players must enter each race when prompted or by manually scheduling if their Uma’s goals don’t require them by default.
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Choice of Character: Some Uma Musume, like Winning Ticket or Gold Ship, have built-in story paths that emphasize the Triple Crown.
Additional Triple Crowns
Beyond the Classic Triple Crown, there are also Senior "Triple Crowns" for older Uma Musume—Spring and Autumn seasons with three-race series—offering more epithets for expert trainers.
Rewards for Winning the Triple Crown
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Epithet/Title: Unlock the "Triple Crown" epithet, which is displayed in menus and replays for bragging rights.
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Carats (Premium Currency): Success may reward Carats, supporting further progress.
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Legacy Mechanics: Winning the Triple Crown allows future generations to inherit valuable traits and unlocks special lineage-based epithets like "Way of Kings" if a Veteran and Trainee both secure the Triple Crown.
FAQs
What are the Triple Crown races in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby?
The Triple Crown comprises the Satsuki Sho, Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby), and Kikuka Sho, all run during the Classic Year.
Can you win the Triple Crown more than once?
No, each Uma Musume has just one season during her training/career where she is eligible for these races.
What rewards do you get for winning the Triple Crown?
The main rewards are special Epithets, in-game currency like Carats, and important legacy bonuses for future trainees.
